The colour green is incorporated on to our logo to represents our efforts towards Green and
sustainable design in all our projects and we aspire to become the exemplary Architecture firm
that adopts to the “2030 Challenge”. [read more]

Greetings again.

20 Successful Years and Counting!

On July 3rd 2012 ATSA Architects marks 20 years of its existence, which began when company founder Ar. Azim A. Aziz, Ar. Zulqaisar Hamidin and Mr. Yee Teck Choon decided to leave their job at Jurubena Bertiga to pursue with their dreams to set up their own firm. Together with the three founders, ATSA has grown to become a leading architectural company within Malaysia and today, it has 80 staff based in Kuala Lumpur as well as branch offices in Penang, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. ATSA is also expecting to have its presence in the southern part of the peninsula with the opening of the Johor Bahru Branch sometime this year.

After 20 years, ATSA is now a multiple award winning architecture firm and has been awarded as the top ten architectural practices in Malaysia by BCI Asia for three years; 2005, 2008 and 2012. ATSA is also a certified MS ISO 9001:2008 company; it has upgraded its certification to QESH Management System, programmed to qualify and meet the quality standards for ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements. Now, ATSA is embarking into being a leader in the "Green Architecture" and currently is active in promoting "Green Architecture" and has in cooperating passive designs for its future projects. ATSA is also very enthusiastic and ambitious in adopting the "2030 Challenge".

To commemorate this milestone, an Anniversary Dinner was held on 7th July 2012 at the Sime Darby Convention Centre, Bukit Kiara. The dinner is to celebrate the milestone of ATSA Architects, ATSA staff and clients. Attended by 250 guests, the dinner carried a smart casual 'Black & Green' theme where the colour green symbolises ATSA's efforts towards Green and Sustainable designs.

The Green Building Index (GBI) is Malaysia's industry recognized green rating tool for buildings for the purpose of promoting sustainable design in our built environment and to raise awareness amongst Developers, Architects, Engineers, Planners, Designers, Contractors and the Public on the need of sustainability. To live in a sustainable world, we must be concerned with the many threatening environmental issues and responsibility to correct it in order to ensure that the future generations will live in a world that is safe and livable. We must learn from our past mistakes to ensure that our world will be a better place to live for our children and teach them how importantant our environment is.

The GBI rating tool provides an opportunity for developers and building owners to live and work, in sustainable buildings that can provide energy savings, water savings, a healthier indoor environment, better connectivity to public transport and create awareness of the need to recycle used materials to introduce lush greenery in their buildings and replenish the environment.

ATSA Architects Sdn Bhd, an 80 persons firm located in Malaysia, is hereby signing on to the AIA 2030 Commitment program and its goal of carbon-neutral buildings by the year 2030.

The places where we live, work, and play represent the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Malaysia, as well as around the world. The design and construction industry has made significant strides toward creating high performance buildings of all types and uses. As a result, the industry is positioned to have a profound impact by continuing to foster high building performance and reducing building-related greenhouse gas emissions.

A Design concept for a green mosque in Malaysia that is aiming for Gold rating Green Building Index (GBI) certification.

Amongst the significant Green criteria that have been proposed into the building design is for the ablution area where custom made roofing is designed to allow for rain water harvesting for the prayers to conduct their ablution rituals. The mosque is also designed to promote natural ventilation and lighting. The screening of the mosque will be using perforated screening. Floor to floor height has been increased to 4.3 metre for a better air circulation and cooling effect. An open air central courtyard was proposed to serve as a space that would provide natural ventilation and lighting.

The mosque is envisaged to be a self-sufficient building. Not only for its water supplies but it also would be able to produce and generate its own electricity via solar panels that will be installed in the phase for future development.

Mild Steel is used for the roofing of the mosque to create a floating effect that gives the mosque its distinguished architectural value.

The design would be an Islamic Art in a modern and contemporary rendition and interpretation of what is often referred to as traditional sense. The foyer of the mosque will be designed with geometric Islamic design that would elaborate the modern and contemporary rendition of Islamic Art.

Completed Project

Temasya Sales Gallery, Glenmarie, Shah Alam, Selangor
The project sits on a 5099.03 sq m (1.26 acre) land and is strategically located in the prime industrial area of Glenmarie, Shah Alam with easy access to main roads and major hiways. There are also other renowned automotive service centers located within the vicinity of this industrial park. This cooperate image building encompasses four main programme: a showroom (gallery), product department, marketing department and after sales / complaint department.

This project is a model of productivity, efficiency and designed functional. It expresses quality and optimum functionality of its facility, in order to offer the best service to its clients. The architecture of this new building represent modern contemporary tendencies, distinguishing itself through its architectural design, while at the same time integrating with the existing structures from the surrounding development of this infamous industrial park and hi-end surroundings housing scheme.

Building screening and shades , space hierarchy programme (building function and private circulation) , provision for handicap (ramp at every entrances, disable toilets and disable parking), public zoning (public circulation, public courtyard and public facilities) which is parallel with the high security and safety concept which will be a great concern for this type of building operation.

The concept of the exposed center courtyard is to adapt plenty of good natural airflow and cross ventilation. Moreover, this will also promote better natural lighting to brighten up the internal spaces as well as along the internal corridor.

The first Old Wellingburian Reunion Dinner to be held outside the United Kingdom. Attended and graced by His Royal Highness Raja Perlis and Her Royal Highness Raja Perempuan Perlis. The Headmaster Mr Garry Bowe was present. This dinner was hosted by Old Wellingburian Tuan Haji Azim Tan Sri Aziz and his wife Puan Hajjah Hanizah Tun Abdul Hamid. Twenty Old Wellingburians gathered at Tuan Haji Azim's home in Hartamas Heights to catch up on old times, renew friendships and foster good relations. [view album]

Inaugural Wellingburian Get Together
Kuala Lumpur : The Malaysian Alumni of Wellingborough Boarding School, a well-known school in Northamptonshire UK, met for the first time in Malaysia during an "Old Wellingborough Alumni Dinner" held at the home of Azim Tan Sri Aziz, a Wellingburan himself in Hartamas Heights here recently.

The present headmaster of Wellingborough Boarding School, Garry R. Bowe and wife Ruth Bowe, hosted the event. They were accompanied by their daughter Emily and son Rory.

The event saw the old Wellingburans recapturing moments during their study at the school.

On Friday the 13 July 2012, Rahsia Estates Sdn Bhd had “Office-Warming” and Doa Selamat ceremony held at their new headquarter office. The event went smoothly and brought good vibes throughout the day. Guests went home with lovely goodie bags after joining for the last lunch before the fasting month begins.

ATSA Architects Doa Selamat Ceremony

On July 3rd 2012, a simple but yet meaningful gathering of Majlis Doa Selamat of ATSA Architects was organised in conjunction with our 20th anniversary celebration. It was held at our headquarter office in Taman Tun Dr. Ismail.

The ceremony began with a doa recital by Ustaz Fadil and a short appreciation note from our CEO, Ar. Azim A. Aziz dedicated to all his staff whom have made these 20 wonderful and successful years happen. To execute the prosperous afternoon, the ceremony was participated by our CEO, Ar. Azim A. Aziz, Executive Director Zulqaisar Hamidin , Financial Director Mr. Yee Teck Choon and all staff. The ceremony also had guests from Rahsia Estates Sdn. Bhd., its CEO, Puan Hajjah Hanizah Tun Abdul Hamid and staff.